Welcome to the DCRN: Comforting the afflicted & afflicting the comfortable

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It can happen to the best of us. You land a gig. You do the work. You do your best. Everything looks fine. Then, out of the blue, the client won't pay. In this episode, I'll explain how web developers can survive and thrive, when 'they' don't pay.

It has been a long time since I've put something out. To be honest, I thought I had finished talking about web development. However, there has been a vergence in the Force. So I'm back and I'm on a mission of mercy.

Today we're joined by Lewis Cains from Three Devs and a Maybe. He'll be discussing his unusual pathway into the web development universe and giving some sound advice on matters to do with learning resources, software and best practices.

Today I'm proud to announce an exciting new feature for the Insider Club website at www.insiderclub.org. It's called the Inner Circle. If are a professional web developer then this has the potential to electrify your business.

Within the last couple of years there's been a lot of heated debate about what the best web technologies are. This message is for anyone who has participated in those kinds of conversations or indeed anyone who has embraced negative vibes online.

Today we're joined by special guest host Stef Mischook from Killer PHP. He's going to be discussing the general state of the PHP community and, in particular, offering some good advice for any developers who aren't sure which PHP framework to turn to.

My last show of the year. In this one I'll be looking back on some of the things we've been doing and discussing what direction the DCRN will go in next year. I'm also going explain why I think Bitcoin will go down and why web development is no longer the best gig in town.

In this show I'm going to put the case that CakePHP is a more natural choice for defecting CodeIgniter developers than Laravel. I'll also be predicting a dramatic increase in demand for good CakePHP developers.

Today I'll be discussing some of the economic challenges which are facing the UK and the rest of the world. However, I don't want to just talk about the problems of the world. I want to propose a solution! The solution is to sack our tired old, incompetent workers' unions and replace them with a brave new electronic union. If you're into radical politics then I hope you'll find my theory of interest.

Today I'm going to reveal how you can earn a living from learning about web development. I'll also offer some advice on how to teach web development technologies in a way which other people will find interesting and engaging.

Google has just delivered an enormous slap to email marketers. Today I'll be discussing what has happened and I'll explain how email marketing is no longer as effective as it once was. Finally, I'll offer a few words on how marketers can postively respond to the recent development within the sphere of email marketing.

Ellislab have announced that they are seeking a new owner for the Codeigniter framework. In this show I'll be giving you my reaction and I'll be giving advice to Codeigniter developers who are wondering 'What now?'

You are hereby invited to come to our new Insider Club discussion forum. I'm also going to explain how the DCRN generates revenue without having any sponsors and without selling anything at all. It's a business model that you can use too!

Have you ever found yourself wasting time, browsing articles on one of those trashy, celebrity obsessed websites? Today I'll explain how you can profit by using the same techniques that those trashy websites are using.

In this show I'm going to outline the differences between active and passive marketing. I'll be putting the case that active marketing is the way to go and it's certainly less irritating to those on the receiving end.

Today I'll be reviewing The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding by Al Ries and Laura Ries. This is a book which can help you to build websites which generate vast fortunes. I'll be giving you concrete examples of how I have personally used strategies from the book to built sites which have gone on to become market leaders.

Here is part 2 on my job interview techniques series. This is especially for anyone who would like to be hired for high paid IT jobs. The system is perfect for web developers, website designers, social media experts and search engine gurus.

If you are a web developer who is trying to find work then I think today's show could really help you. Today I'll be revealing - for the first time - a unique and powerful system that I have developed for doing well at job interviews.

Today we're goal setting with a little help from one of my favourite self help gurus, Brian Tracy. I'll also be discussing 'Get the Vibe' by Melissa Moraja and 'Whole Brian Power' by Michael Lavery. You're also discover why the number 3000 is critical for website owners.

Today I'd like to put the case that the Codeigniter framework is still an outstanding choice for anyone who has an interest in commercial web development. I'll be saying all of this whilst being mindful of Laravel, Symfony2 and Zend2.

Your time is precious and it's important for you not to waste your valuable time listening to people who don't know what they're talking about. In this slightly paranoid rant I'd like to spend some time dealing with the question, 'Who are you going to listen to?'

Today I'm going to share a simple but powerful technique which could help you to dramatically boost your productivity. I'm also going to outline how a few lines of simple PHP code could make your business skyrocket.

Today the focus is on website security. I'll be offering advice to any web developers who have an interest in security matters and I'll also outline some of the valuable lessons I've learned very recently on the website security front.

Are you thinking about starting a career as a professional web developer? Today I'm going to give you some advice which will help you to get off to a good start. Maybe you've just started off as a web developer and you want to make it more than just a hobby. On the other hand, maybe you've already tried your luck at being a professional web developer but for some reason, you haven't enjoyed the success that you deserve. If that's the case then this is the show for you.

You've probably heard lots of internet marketing gurus bragging about how they're being paid vast fortunes to do consultancy work for large corporations. Today I'm going to lift the lid on that myth and explain how large corporations really handle their marketing affairs.

I have decided to say goodbye to the internet marketing universe and hello to the web development universe. In this show I'll be explaining why I've fallen out of love with internet marketing and also the reasons behind my decision to focus more on web development from now onwards.
Also, have you ever had someone approach you and ask if you'll go into business with them? Today I'll be giving you some tips which will help you to respond to those kinds of offer intelligently and with your best interests at heart.

As you may know, there's been a lot of change across the PHP community over the last six months. So, today I'm going to be talking about web development and I'll be doing a PHP framework showdown. It's going to be Codeigniter vs Laravel vs Symfony2 vs Zend2 vs Yii. Which PHP framework is the best? Lend me your ears and I'll tell you what I think.

This show of mine - which has now been running for over a year - was inspired by a guy called Kevin Trudeau. Within the last year or so Kevin Trudeau and his organisation, The Global Information Network, have been the subject of a great deal of controversy. At the time of writing Trudeau is facing massive legal challenges and a backlash of people who are claiming that he is a scam artist. I've been watching this drama unfolding for several months and now, finally, I think I'd like to say a few words and give you my take on the story.

I believe that the key to you escaping the rat race is education - not self help/spiritual type education or even academic education, but professional "real world" educational.
Today I want to clarify what that means and I want to invite you to embark on a course of self education. Follow my advice and you'll end up with a wealth of knowledge which will directly and immediately improve the quality of your life.

The other day I watched a documentary and it blew my mind. I want you to watch it. I guarantee this will change the way you think about the world and it will show you how things are really set up. The documentary was shown on BBC1 (hardly a radical TV station). Please watch it.

You've probably heard of the Panda update. You've probably heard of the Penguin update. These days it seems like the Google algorithm is getting updated just about every day. Of course, none of that matters to me because I've got Google eating out of the palm of my hand. Follow my advice and you can do likewise.

Today we're going to continue with our theme of how to get a business off the ground starting from scratch. In this episode I'll be showing you a very effective marketing technique I've invented which could help you to easily sell your products or services to other businesses. What makes this particular strategy interesting, in my opinion, is that it requires a starting budget of... wait for it... nothing. Enjoy!

Tony Robbins once said that 'Your brain is the most powerful computer in the world - the trouble is, it didn't come with a manual.' I agree! So, with that in mind I'll be continuing my discussion on how to maximise productivity and - for want of a better word - luck. I'm speaking, of course, about my great experiment - The Law of Attraction VS The Imaginary Drill Instructor.

I'm also going to talk politics today and without forcing any particular viewpoint upon anyone, I'm going to highlight some concerns I have that the mainstream media are not as unbiased as they might appear to be - especially when it comes to the problems of the Middle East.

Are you interested in investigating behavioural patterns which attract wealth? Me too! So, today I'm inviting you to join me in participating in a bold new experiment. It's a battle of philosophies and I'm going to be putting "The Law of Attraction" (sometimes called The Secret) head to head against an opposing philosophy which I'm calling "The Imaginary Drill Instructor". This is going to be good!

If you want your business to grow and prosper then at some point you'll have to hire other people. Today I'm going to offer some help which will help you to build and manage a super intelligent, super cost effective and super productive workforce. The rules of the game have changed and, as you're about to discover, the whole boss/employee vibe is now totally out of date.

Today I'm going to reveal what I happen to believe are the best web technologies for your online empire. So, this will be a discussion about which technologies you should use to power your online IT infrastructure. This information is particularly important if you are NOT a computer geek. Basically I've done all the research and all the hard work so you don't have to. Follow my advice and you too can enjoy the benefits of a rock solid IT system.

Wanna know the secret of how to get a great website design? The answer is GET SOMEONE ELSE TO DO IT! Today I'm going to share with you three easy ways of getting killer website designs for your online empire, your clients or both. It's not as difficult or as costly as you might think.

Let's be honest, there's nothing particularly exciting about domain names and web hosting, but if you are thinking about starting your own online business then this is something that you'll need to get your head around. So today, as part of my "quit your miserable job" series, I'll be telling you everything you need to know about domain names and web hosting.

Today I'm going to be stealing an idea from Frank Kern and offering a speech about the general state of the internet marketing community, as I see it. I'll also share a few thoughts on the Apple VS Samsung saga.

This show is all about helping you to come up with business ideas that work on the web. Sadly, lots of people who are trying to set up their own web businesses have poor role models. This leads to poor ideas and poisoned businesses. In this show I'm going to point you towards some new role models. With our new role models, we're going to be guided towards better business ideas and a greater likelihood of being successful.

Having good content can help your website to rank highly on Google. However, it can also help you to convert more of your visitors into buying customers.
In this show I'll be giving you some tips on how to write text which will help you to get to the top of Google AND generate more business.

Too many business owners are deluding themselves by spending their time doing tasks which are pointless distractions. Today I'm putting forward the case that if we are going to have any success on the web then we need to get back to basics. We need to return to - what I call - Ground Zero. You're invited and I hope to see you there!

Today's show is for anyone who is just starting out on the web. Perhaps you have a new website or you're thinking about having a site built for you.

In this show I'm going to give you five easy to follow tips that will give you a great chance of enjoying success on the web with your business. As a matter of fact, I think I can virtually guarantee that you'll be successful if you follow through with the the advice on this show.

In the news this week we've been hearing a lot about how Google have changed their terms and conditions. Today I'll be discussing what these changes mean for people who are interested in internet marketing.

Today I'm going to take a look at the darker side of social media marketing. I'll be discussing some of the scams that many self proclaimed internet marketing experts are using to dupe business owners into paying many thousands of dollars for services that are often untested, grossly overpriced and - more often than not - virtually useless.
I'm also going to be exploring the question, 'What makes an internet marketing expert (or guru)?' Finally, speaking of gurus, I'm going to make a major announcement today regarding some of the internet marketing gurus that you may have heard of.
If you like a little bit of controversy then I think you'll enjoy this one.

Today we're joined by digital marketing guru Kent Lewis. Kent is the president of Anvil Media as well as Formic Media. Take it from me, when it comes to the web Kent really knows his stuff! Kent will be giving us his predictions for the future of social media marketing. You don't want to miss this one.

In today's show I'll be talking about web development and specifically about a serious problem which is prevalent across the web development community - particularly the PHP community. I'll be explaining how this problem - which I call the "cycle of death" - is literally putting hundreds of companies out of business and, most importantly, I'll be explaining how you can avoid your own web development nightmare. If you have any kind of IT infrastructure or you are considering hiring a web developer then this could be one of the most important messages you'll hear all year.

During the show I mention an article which I wrote last year. Here's a link to the article:

Today we're joined by a real heavyweight of the web development world - Dave Hatter. Dave will be sharing some fabulous information that could help you to get tonnes of quality leads via LinkedIn.
The sound quality is a bit ropey on this one but the actual content is absolutely spot on. If we're looking at things in terms of actionable content, I think this is without doubt one of the most useful conversations I've ever had. As always the show is completely commercial free and I do hope you enjoy it.

Today I'm going to tell you precisely how - earlier on this year - I managed to pull in £9,000 (over 14 thousand US dollars!) worth of business PER WEEK by spending just ten pounds per day on Google Adwords. If you're an Adwords user or you're in any way interested in Adwords then I gurantee that this show will change the way you think about Adwords for ever.

I warn you in advance that some of the stuff I'll be discussing today will be rather technical. So, to get the most from this I need you to be totally focussed. This episode is 51 minutes long and it's not easy listening.

So, if you've got your thinking cap on, hit the play button and together let's nail Google Adwords - once and for all.

On today's show you'll find out about the fastest, easiest and most fun packed way to generate an automated income via the web. Not only will I be telling you what (I happen to think) the fastest method is but I'll be giving you a truck load of tips and advice so that you can get started.
Follow my advice and you could be earning a solid and very stable automated income within just two or three weeks. It's tried, it's tested and it works!
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This week I'm joined by social media mogul Jaime Palmucci. Jaime is the founder of Debutante Media. She is an expert in blogging as well social media in general. She also happens to be heavily involved in the fashion world and has previously been featured in Glamour Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Women's Wear Daily, TheStreet.com and more.

This week we're joined by blogging expert Thursday Bram. She'll be giving us an insight into how she managed to turn her blogging expertise into a glorious career along with a tidal wave of top tips. There was a few problems with the sound during this interview but hopefully it doesn't spoil what was (I think) a very interesting conversation.

Greetings mad skull! You're just in time for the very first broadcast of the David Connelly Show. If you're interested in internet marketing then you're in for a fun packed time. On this show I interview Prof Mike Zellers. He's just started teaching a new course on social media marketing and I was eager to learn more.

The State of The Web Development Industry

Thursday 28th of December 2017

Today, I'll be looking back on 2017 and discussing some of the major events of the year - from a web developer's perspective. I'm also going to say a few words about the Coding Phase 'Top 20 Youtube Coding Channels for 2018' poll.